Description: Casey Blake is calling it quits. He's retiring after 13 seasons of major league service.

Insight: Blake last played in the majors for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011 (.252, 4 HRs, 26 RBIs in 63 games that season). Blake, who played for five teams during his career, enjoyed his best season back in 2004 with the Indians when he whacked 28 homers and drove in 88 runs.

4/27/2011 5:39:00 PM

Description: Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake likely is headed to the 15-day disabled list due to an infection in his elbow, manager Don Mattingly indicated Wednesday.
SOURCE: ESPN.com

Insight: Even if a DL stint is avoided, Blake might still need surgery to clear the infection; bench him for now.

4/4/2011 5:37:00 AM

Description: Casey Blake is hoping to convince the Dodgers to activate him from the DL when he is eligible on Thursday.
SOURCE: MLB

Insight: He started the year on the DL because of a lingering back injury. He should be activated in deep leagues once the Dodgers bring him back.

3/18/2011 1:15:00 PM

Description: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly allowed for the possibility Friday that third baseman Casey Blake might begin the season on the disabled list because of the inflammation in his lower-back/rib-cage area.
SOURCE: ESPN.com

Insight: Blake is best used in NL-onle leagues and do not expect him to return until some time in April.

3/2/2011 6:15:00 AM

Description: The top five in the Dodgers lineup for opening day should look like this: Furcal, Blake, Ethier, Kemp, Loney.
SOURCE: MLB

Insight: Blake is the one who gets a pick boost here, since he will get more at-bats and score more runs when hitting second.

9/29/2010 2:01:00 AM

Description: Blake went 2-for-5 with two homers, two RBI and two runs on Wednesday against the Rockies.

Insight: Blake is now 5-for-9 over his last two games with two interceptions and a fum ff. (RapidDraft.com)

9/28/2010 8:03:00 AM

Description: Blake went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored on Monday against the Rockies.

Insight: Blake is now batting .247 with 28 doubles and 62 RBI on the year. (RapidDraft.com)

9/12/2010 10:03:00 AM

Description: Blake went 1-for-5 with a solo home run on Saturday against Houston.

Insight: Blake is now batting .257 with 15 homers and 59 RBI on the year. (RapidDraft.com)

8/28/2010 9:04:00 AM

Description: Blake went 2-for-4 with a Grand Slam on Friday against the Rockies.

Insight: Blake homered for a second straight game and now has hits in six straight games. (SportsBuff.com)

8/28/2010 4:56:00 AM

Description: Casey Blake homered for the second game in a row and drove in four runs last night.

Insight: If you are looking for a short-term term injury replacement, Blake could be your guy. He has a modest six-game hitting streak with 8 RBIs over that span.

8/27/2010 8:05:00 AM

Description: Blake went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run on Thursday against the Brewers.

Insight: Blake has hits in five straight games with three doubles, a home run and four RBI over that span. (SportsBuff.com)

8/5/2010 8:27:00 AM

Description: Blake went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored on Wednesday against the Padres.

Insight: Blake has four hits over his last three games and is now batting .249 on the season with 19 doubles. (SportsBuff.com)

8/1/2010 2:47:00 PM

Description: Blake went 1-for-4 with a solo home run on Saturday against the Giants.

Insight: Blake hit his 11th home run and has driven in 41 RBI so far this season. (SportsBuff.com)

7/22/2010 2:13:00 AM

Description: Blake went 2-for-4 with a two run home run on Wednesday against the Giants.

Insight: Blake is now 4-for-8 with a double, home run and three RBI over his past two games. (SportsBuff.com)

7/10/2010 4:28:00 PM

Description: Blake went 1-for-2 with a double, two RBI, walk and a run scored on Friday against the Cubs.

Insight: Blake is now batting .256 with 17 doubles and 36 RBI so far this season. (SportsBuff.com)

7/7/2010 9:01:00 AM

Description: Blake went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk on Tuesday against the Marlins.

Insight: Blake now has nine home runs and 34 RBI in 74 games so far this year. (SportsBuff.com)

6/29/2010 8:24:00 AM

Description: Blake went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored on Monday against the Giants.

Insight: Blake has hits in six straight games with a home run and four RBI over that span. (SportsBuff.com)

6/25/2010 8:53:00 AM

Description: Blake went 3-for-5 with a double and a RBI on Thursday against the Angels.

Insight: Blake is now batting .267 with 14 doubles and 29 RBI in 64 games so far this season for the Dodgers. (SportsBuff.com)

6/18/2010 8:27:00 AM

Description: Blake went 3-for-4 on Thursday against the Reds.

Insight: Blake has hits in three straight games with six hits in his last 11 at-bats. He is now batting .274 on the season. (SportsBuff.com)

5/28/2010 1:29:00 AM

Description: Blake went 2-for-4 on Thursday against the Cubs.

Insight: Blake is now 5-for-12 over his last three games as his average is up to .279 on the season. (SportsBuff.com)